Description
Lobster Macaroni Cups offer a luxurious twist on the classic comfort food, combining tender pasta shells with a rich cheese sauce and succulent lobster meat. Perfect for gatherings or special occasions, these delightful cups are sure to impress your guests and make every bite an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re a novice cook or an experienced chef, this foolproof recipe guarantees restaurant-quality results that will elevate your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups medium pasta shells
- 1 cup cooked lobster meat, well-drained
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil water in a large pot and cook pasta shells until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour until golden brown, then gradually add heavy cream while stirring constantly.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Gently fold in cooked lobster meat until coated.
- Spoon the mixture into pasta shells and place upright in a greased muffin tin.
- Top each shell with breadcrumbs and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaroni cup (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg